Are you an independent business in Stafford, Stone or Eccleshall?

We would like to invite you to attend one of our dynamic launch events and find out how to get expert business advice for free.

All events will be held at The Post House, Stafford.

• Wednesday 30 July 2025 - 4.30pm to 6pm
• Wednesday 27 August 2025 - 4.30pm to 6pm
• Tuesday 16 September 2025 - 4.30pm to 6pm
• Thursday 2 October 2025 - 5pm to 6.30pm

Book your free place online (go.good-2-great.co.uk).

Business and Retail Workshops

These interactive sessions are led by award-winning retail experts, covering everything from digital marketing strategies to customer engagement techniques.

Discover tips and strategies that separate exceptional retailers from the average.

Learn how to attract more customers, and increase your profitability.

High Street Boost Grant

Find out about the High Street Boost Grant, launched to support our town centres in being more attractive and appealing to the community, businesses, and visitors and to strengthen and expand the visitor economy.

Grants are 80% of project costs and range from £2,000 to £20,000. 

Applicants will be expected to take part in the complimentary High Street Boost programme.

Before completing your online application

Download and read the following documentation:

1. High Street Boost Grant (Round 2) Policy (pdf 158kb)
2. High Street Boost Application Guidance Notes (pdf 183kb)
3. High Street Boost Subsidy Control Declaration Form (pdf 191kb) - you can download this form, fill it in and use your electronic signature or print a copy and fill it in manually. Or, you can download and fill in the Word version of the Subsidy Control Declaration Form and sign using your electronic signature. The declaration form is to be uploaded to your online application form.

Apply for a High Street Boost Grant

High Street Boost Grant (Round 2) Application Privacy Policy 

Tailored One-to-One Support

Following the workshops our programme offers personalised, fully funded, one-to-one support ensuring you get the targeted assistance you need directly as your business premises.

Our mentors are award-winning professionals with real-world experience and a track record of success.

Video on High Street Boost

Please see our video on the High Street Boost initiative (YouTube) for local businesses in Stafford.

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